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October 25 - November 5

Cheapest

Best

KUL - Chiang Mai

$139

$161

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October 20 - November 5

Cheapest

KUL - Chiang Mai

$133

$161

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October 5 - October 8

Best

KUL - Chiang Mai

$147

$162

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September 19 - September 30

KUL - Chiang Mai

$115

$162

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September 15 - September 30

Earliest

KUL - Chiang Mai

$112

$162

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October 19 - November 12

KUL - Chiang Mai

$132

$162

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September 19 - October 1

KUL - Chiang Mai

$114

$162

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November 2 - November 18

KUL - Chiang Mai

$114

$162

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September 22 - October 14

KUL - Chiang Mai

$113

$162

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October 19 - October 27

Best

KUL - Chiang Mai

$144

$162

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Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are typically $115–$172, with a median of $145. Current fares are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, the data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $113. August follows closely with a median fare of $116, and September also offers competitive pricing at a median of $120.

When flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, a meaningful share are non-stop, making up 53.6% of recent fares. For itineraries that include connections, travelers typically encounter one stopover.

A typical journey from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai takes about 5h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with stopovers, providing a comprehensive estimate for your travel time.

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai is 1807 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a moderate travel distance suitable for regional and inter-country trips.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Regular price: $116 - $266

Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $116 to $266. The current lowest deal is $161 with AirAsia, for travel from Oct 25 to Nov 5.

now $161

Low $116

High $266

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is October, with a median price of 113 USD. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of 167 USD. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $113

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $167

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Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

AirAsia

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Malindo Airways

$256

$261

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Singapore Airlines

$232

$287

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Singapore Airlines

$224

$287

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Singapore Airlines

$223

$286

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Singapore Airlines

$221

$286

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Chiang Mai (CNX)

Singapore Airlines

$226

$286

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$390 → $287

26%

2 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 23

$397 → $294

26%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$392 → $293

25%

3 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 24

$396 → $313

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai

Kuala Lumpur - Chiang Mai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are above the typical level at $161.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, at $113.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 5h 35m

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai typically take 5 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

AirAsia offers direct flights

AirAsia offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. 53.6% of recent deals are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

AirAsia has direct flights on this route

AirAsia offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai, with 1 direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International offers the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$161

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah provides another option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$330

Chiang Mai main airports to arrive at

Chiang Mai International (CNX)

Cheapest

Chiang Mai International Airport is the primary gateway to Chiang Mai, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$161

Airports nearby Chiang Mai used as alternative

Chiang Rai International (CEI)

Cheapest

Chiang Rai International is a primary alternative hub in Northern Thailand, offering a similar range of flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by car or bus, requires multi-hour transfer).

💸 Flights from ~$199

Lampang (LPT)

Lampang is geographically the closest airport to Chiang Mai, offering reliable domestic connections.

📍 ~75 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by highway or train).

💸 Flights from ~$300

Phitsanulok (PHS)

Phitsanulok is a major regional hub with better infrastructure and flight frequency than smaller airports.

📍 ~250 km from Chiang Mai (reachable by rail or highway, significant travel distance).

💸 Flights from ~$267

Nan Nakhon (NNT)

Nan Nakhon is an alternative domestic gateway within the same geographic region, with reliable daily services.

📍 ~180 km from Chiang Mai (road access involves winding mountain passes).

💸 Flights from ~$260

Udon Thani International (UTH)

Udon Thani International is a high-capacity airport, useful if Northern Thailand airports experience disruptions.

📍 ~400 km from Chiang Mai (very long travel distance, located in a different region).

💸 Flights from ~$210

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chiang Mai

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $125. Booking within 14-27 days of departure typically sees prices around $156. For those booking last minute, within 0-6 days of departure, the average price rises to $173. Planning ahead by at least two months generally yields the most economical fares.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai is considered to be $115 or less. The median price for this route was $145. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were $115 or lower, while 75% of prices were $172 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly option should target fares around the $115 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai are October, with a median price of $113, and August, with a median price of $116. September also offers competitive prices, with a median of $120. The annual median price for this route is $145, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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